Just wanted to let everyone know that all is well right now. The night was calm and today nothing has changed. I didn't sleep again last night with people coming in and out to give IV's, take my temp, etc. so the biggest thing I'm dealing with is being overly sleepy which makes me overly emotional. Not hysterical or anything, just more weepies. One of the midwives said it's just the amniotic fluid still trying to escape:)
The babies heart rates are fine, they are still moving and there are no signs of "LBI" (my new code for labor, bleeding or infection). Guess that's all for now. Lunch is supposed to arrive soon and those who know my love for cafeteria food won't be very surprised to hear that I actually like hospital food:) Sad (well, happy for me), but true.
Until it comes can I just sing praises to midwifery once again? One of the midwives and her students were the ones that first met us here on Saturday and they were exactly what we needed. Informational, compassionate, and able to spend a large amount of time with us.Seriously, I can't imagine how much more scary the situation would have been without them there. That was also the case yesterday and today. They sit down when they come in the room. Yesterday one pulled up a chair and we had quite a long chat about her time as a midwife in Guatemala, a book I had just read about the ways children are raised in Ecuador, and other lovely topics that took my mind away from this hospital room for about 20 minutes before we talked about all the things whirling around in my mind about the present situation. I will always be thankful for their care and for their philosophy.
The doctors make their rounds at 8am and this morning I felt like I was in a scene from Grey's Anatomy as 1 perinatologist, 1 resident, and 4 students poured into the room. Thankfully I had just taken my first shower! They stayed for a total of about 5 minutes. Unless anything changes and becomes more urgent, I'll see a doctor once every 24 hours. They seem pleased with how they are going thus far and will just keep watching to see if anything changes.
Okay, here is my loverly meal...roast beef...mmmmm. Love to you all and thanks for your constant encouragement! Jen
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Jen ~ so glad to hear that nothing has changed....figured that no news was good news! I'm sorry that you're not able to sleep though. I've never understood why they always have to check on you so much during the night!
I'm glad to hear of how much the midwives have helped ~ what a blessing in the midst of chaos!
I love cafeteria food too! One of my favorites -- red jello. Don't ask me why?! Love ya!
Hi Jenny,
Diane in Houston sent me your blog site...I can't believe you're in the hospital, but I'm so happy everything is going smoothly.
I am still planning on moving to slc and have a trip planned for the 18th - 23/24 to look at places to live, etc. If things are still going well, I would love to come by and meet you (if you don't mind) otherwise we can wait until I am officially moved up there and you are out of the hospital. Let me know what you think. My email is seappel@uh.edu. Take care.
Hi Jenny,
I enlisted the prayers of a few of the prayer warriors at FCF who know you guys. If I were your babies I'd be chomping at the bit to meet the two of you too! But all things in God's time.
Psalms 139:13-18
For you formed my inward parts;
you knitted me together in my mother's womb.
I praise you, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made.
Wonderful are your works;
my soul knows it very well.
My frame was not hidden from you,
when I was being made in secret,
intricately woven in the depths of the earth.
Your eyes saw my unformed substance; in your book were written, every one of them,the days that were formed for me,
when as yet there were none of them.
How precious to me are your thoughts, O God!
How vast is the sum of them!
If I would count them, they are more than the sand.
I awake, and I am still with you.
Great report today!
Stay strong!
we're praying for you...4!! love you, and miss you!
andrew&sandi=)
Jenny--Sooooo thankful things are going well for you now. I called Carolynn and shared your "Joel, I think I peed on myself" story followed by your trip to the ER and your subsequent hopitalization. She and I are keeping you, the babies, and Joel in our prayers. Love you.
Jenny you are so stinkin' CUTE!!!! That is from Dave too...
Becca
Jenny,
Your update made me smile - so cute & personable, like you. I feel like I am right there in the room with you, listening to the midwives and smelling that DELISH hospital food! :)
I am comforted by the fact that our Father is holding you and the babies in His hands.
Love you, and praying!
OOOPS,
I didn't mean to make that anonymous, Jenny!! Give yer sweet mom a hug for me!
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